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How to get fromHakuba to Jōetsuby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hakuba to Jōetsu by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train Hakutaka
    3h 12m
    ¥2,421–4,588

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain train [29954] Jr Oito
    2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Naoetsutrain train [29289] Echigo TOKImeki Railway Nihonkai Hisui / ...
    3h 40m
    ¥1,342–2,004

  3. Drive 87.5 km

    1. Drive from Hakuba to Jōetsucar car 87.5 km
    1h 18m
    ¥1,519–2,194

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus bus
    3h 36m

  5. Bus, train via Myoko-Kogen

    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    3. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Kasugayamatrain train
    3h 56m
    ¥2,701–4,838

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  • Distance: 110.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?

You can take a train from Hakuba to Naoetsu via Minami-Otari and Itoigawa in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Kida via Nagano station and Nagano in around 3h 36m.

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